Water tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Water tester gender statistics
36.2% of water testers are women and 63.8% of water testers are men.
- Male, 63.8%
- Female, 36.2%
Water tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.8% |
| Female | 36.2% |
Water tester gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,440
Female income
$44,625
Water tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water tester positions over time. Currently, 36.2% of water testers are female.
Water tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 2011 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2012 | 65.00% | 35.00% |
| 2013 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2014 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2015 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2016 | 65.77% | 34.23% |
| 2017 | 67.03% | 32.97% |
| 2018 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2019 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2020 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 2021 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
Water tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared water testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Water Tester | 64% | 36% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Water tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water testers is White, which makes up 56.6% of all water testers. Comparatively, 16.8% of water testers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of water testers are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Water tester race
| Water tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Water tester race and ethnicity over time
See how water tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.40% | 7.70% | 8.66% | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 64.49% | 9.48% | 10.08% | 12.03% |
| 2012 | 66.21% | 8.55% | 10.04% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 64.07% | 9.29% | 10.13% | 12.92% |
| 2014 | 64.24% | 9.14% | 10.39% | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 62.88% | 8.95% | 10.00% | 14.30% |
| 2016 | 63.41% | 9.55% | 10.07% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.21% | 10.63% | 15.78% |
| 2018 | 61.94% | 7.89% | 11.61% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 63.34% | 7.59% | 10.19% | 14.70% |
| 2020 | 59.07% | 9.76% | 10.69% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 56.61% | 9.47% | 10.50% | 16.76% |
Water tester wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown water testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian water testers have the lowest average salary at $46,634.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,969 |
| White | $47,353 |
| Black or African American | $46,732 |
| Asian | $46,634 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,550 |
Average water tester age
See how the average age of water testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Water tester age breakdown
The average age of water testers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the water tester population.
Water tester age breakdown
| Water Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Water tester educational attainment
The most common degree for water testers is high school diploma, with 39% of water testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Water testers by degree level
| Water tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Water tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,940 annually. With a Associate degree, water testers earn a median annual income of $45,535 compared to $43,130 for water testers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,940 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,130 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,535 |
Water tester employment statistics
Most water testers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where water testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water testers work.
Water tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Water tester jobs by company type
Employees with the water tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Water tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for water testers are manufacturing, professional and education.
Water tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Water tester turnover and employment statistics
Water tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average water tester tenure
The average water tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 water testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Water tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water testers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Biological Technician | 5.71% | 7,690 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Water Tester | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,938 |
Similar water tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Biological Technician | 5.71% | 7,690 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,938 |
Foreign languages spoken by water testers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Water tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |